Post-Op Bariatric Surgery Diet Plan: Months 2 & 3 – Part 2 of Mini Series

Once you’ve made it through that challenging first month, you’ll be getting used to your modified digestive system or your gastric band, depending on which procedure you had.  In months 2 and 3, the soft, pureed foods and liquids will give way to more solids, as you continue on the path to a normal diet.  As with your week 1 to 4 diet, the diet for months 2 and 3 was also created by Sharon George, MS, RD, CDN and will yield impressive results if it is followed correctly.

Sample Foods in Months 2 & 3

For months 2 and 3, you get to move onto more solid proteins and introduce vegetables, meaning you can enjoy the texture of your food again.  Breakfast ideas for months 2 and 3 include a 3 oz. egg white omelet with one slice of low fat cheese, or 4 oz. of Greek yogurt.  If necessary, an 8 oz. mid-morning protein supplement or shake is included in the plan.

Lunch may be a roll-up made of two slices of turkey breast with one slice of low fat cheese, or one chicken leg with no skin and ¼ cup of cooked broccoli.  Another 8 oz. protein supplement is added in the afternoon, if necessary.  Dinner consists of 3 oz. of salmon with one cup of wilted spinach or 3 oz. of baked pork chop with ¼ cup of cooked green beans. As with the first month of eating, this phase contains no sugar and very little fat.

Don’t Count Your Macronutrients

Macronutrients are nutrients that provide energy and calories, and they consist of protein, fat and carbohydrates.  In the NYBG post-op diet program, Sharon advises patients not to count the grams of macronutrients in foods, instead focusing on the percentage of fat and carbs per serving.  The goal is to keep the total at 5 percent or less per serving.  One way many patients make it work is to remove any confusion about counting and use the NYBG After Six-Week Package once they get halfway through the second month.

Checking In

These two months are very important in terms of building momentum and learning about your new stomach pouch.  There is a check-in scheduled at three months, to check your weight loss progress and see how the diet is going.  You’ll have the opportunity to discuss any thoughts and concerns you may have, and tweaks or modifications may be made to help expedite your results.  You can also communicate by email with your RD anytime during the process.  Don’t forget to check back for Part Three of the bariatric post-op diet series:  Months 4 to 6.

If you have questions about any of the New York Bariatric Group’s weight loss procedures or post-op bariatric diet plan please give us a call at 800-633-8446 or contact us today. You can also register for a free informational seminar.

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Post-Op Bariatric Surgery Diet Plan: Months 2 & 3 – Part 2 of Mini Series

Thomas

Lost 145lbs

Thomas' success story

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

Everybody treated me like a king. The day of surgery, I was excited. The hospital couldn’t be any nicer. I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man. My recovery was awesome. I was out of bed that day. My wife and kids were my motivation on getting this surgery. They are my whole life. I’m happy I’m going to be around for them.

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Nicole

Lost 76lbs

Nicole's success story

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

I had the gastric bypass. I am Type 2 Diabetic and I wanted to gain control of my sugar. I hit my goal weight in about 5 and half months and I feel fabulous. The procedure has completely changed my life for the better because it has empowered me as a middle aged woman that I can really do everything and anything that I want to do. I don't put an age on anything. I don't say I'm too old for something.

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Robert

Lost 76lbs

Robert's success story

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

I knew if I didn't change something soon, I was going to be in a lot of trouble. The consultation process was a lot easier than I expected. I was met with open arms. I was treated like I was the only patient here. Not only did they answer all of my questions, they had questions for me to make sure I was the right candidate for the surgery. After surgery and that weight started dropping off, my life started changing for the better.

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Samantha

Lost 92lbs

Samantha's success story

I feel like a completely different person.

I had the gastric sleeve procedure. The driving factor behind me getting this procedure was my health. I didn't feel good physically or mentally. I had joint pains, even standing was difficult sometimes. Emotionally, this surgery completely turned my life around. I have so much more confidence. So much more happiness. I feel like a completely different person. I feel stronger. I feel able to accomplish more.

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Eileen

Lost 99lbs

Eileen's success story

It saved my life.

The driving factor behind me getting my procedure was that I couldn't get up off the floor with my granddaughter. That was my why. That was my big reason for having this surgery done. After surgery, it was a little bit of a struggle with what to eat. What you put in your mouth that you don't even think about. You don't think about what you're eating or how you're eating and portion size. It's what I do now every single day. The procedure has changed my life in so many ways. It saved my life.

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Brittany

Lost 126lbs

Brittany's success story

I am totally comfortable in my own skin.

I think I always grew up identifying myself as less than other people because I was fat. I decided to tackle that and just live my life. I had a sleeve gastrectomy. It changed how I view myself. How I communicate with people. I'm able to be much more of myself and live the life I always thought I should have been living. I am totally comfortable in my own skin. You have the tools you need to succeed here.

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Desiree

Lost 157lbs

Desiree's success story

I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before.

I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy because I had just become diabetic, and I had hypertension for many years. I lost a total of 157 pounds in 11 months. I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before. Everyone at New York Bariatric Group has been wonderful. They are kind. They are understanding. They make you feel comfortable. They will guide you every step of the way on your journey so that you can be successful.

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